Japanese Word · Intermediate
卑しめる
to despise, to look down on
Pronunciation: [ija̠ɕime̞ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to despise, to look down on
Example
冷戦時代には、アニメソングを「子供っぽい」と卑しめる人々も幾らかいた。
During the Cold War, there were some people who despised anime songs as "childish."
Practice tips
- Practice 卑しめる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.